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{{Short description|Mountain of Kumaon Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India}} | |||
{{Infobox mountain | {{Infobox mountain | ||
| name = Mrigthuni | | name = Mrigthuni | ||
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| photo_caption = Mrigthuni | | photo_caption = Mrigthuni | ||
| elevation_m = 6855 | | elevation_m = 6855 | ||
| elevation_ref =<ref>http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/hi/screen3.php?act=1</ref> | | elevation_ref =<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.alpine-club.org.uk/hi/screen3.php?act=1 | title=Himalayan Index - Results of Search by Group }}</ref> | ||
| prominence_m = 1060 | | prominence_m = 1060 | ||
| prominence_ref =<ref>https://peakvisor.com/peak/mrigthuni.html</ref> | | prominence_ref =<ref>{{cite web | url=https://peakvisor.com/peak/mrigthuni.html | title=Mrigthuni }}</ref> | ||
| listing = | | listing = | ||
| range = [[Kumaon Himalayas]] | | range = [[Kumaon Himalayas]] | ||
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| coordinates = {{coord|30|17|24|N|79|49|47|E|type:mountain|display=inline,title}} | | coordinates = {{coord|30|17|24|N|79|49|47|E|type:mountain|display=inline,title}} | ||
| coordinates_ref = | | coordinates_ref = | ||
| first_ascent = June 19, 1958 - An Indian expedition led by [[Gurdial Singh (mountaineer)|Gurdial Singh]] made the first ascent.<ref>https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/21/9/mrigthuni-1958/</ref> | | first_ascent = June 19, 1958 - An Indian expedition led by [[Gurdial Singh (mountaineer)|Gurdial Singh]] made the first ascent.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/21/9/mrigthuni-1958/|title = The HJ/21/9 MRIGTHUNI, 1958}}</ref> | ||
| easiest_route = | | easiest_route = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Mrigthuni''' ({{ | '''Mrigthuni''' ({{langx|hi|मृगथूनी}}) is a mountain of Kumaon Himalaya in [[Uttarakhand]], India. Mrigthuni standing majestically at 6855 meter 22,490 feet. Its joint 28th highest located entirely within the Uttarakhand, India. [[Nanda Devi]] is the highest mountain in this category. It is the 394th highest peak in the world.<ref>{{Cite web| title=Highest peaks in Asia | url=https://4sport.ua/_upl/2/1442/highasiato6650DRAFT-a-and-b-peaks.pdf | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210912122307/https://4sport.ua/_upl/2/1442/highasiato6650DRAFT-a-and-b-peaks.pdf | archive-date=2021-09-12}}</ref> It is located at the southern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. It is located just west of [[Devtoli]] 6788 meter and north west of [[Trisul]] 7120 meter. on the northeast side lies the mighty [[Nanda Devi]] 7816 meter and [[Devistan]] 6678 meter. on the southern side lies [[Tharkot]] 6099 meter. | ||
==Climbing history== | ==Climbing history== | ||
On June 19, 1958, an Indian expedition led by [[Gurdial Singh (mountaineer)|Gurdial Singh]] made the first ascent of Mrigthuni 22,490 | On June 19, 1958, an Indian expedition led by [[Gurdial Singh (mountaineer)|Gurdial Singh]] made the first ascent of Mrigthuni 22,490 feet via the northeast face on the southern rim of the Nanda Devi basin in Garhwal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/21/9/mrigthuni-1958/|title = The HJ/21/9 MRIGTHUNI, 1958}}</ref> Gurdial Singh, Aamir Ali, Rajendra Vikram Singh, and two [[Garhwali people|Garhwali]] high-altitude porters reached the summit.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12195932801|title = AAC Publications - Himalaya, India, Mrigthuni}}</ref> In 1964, an all women's team consisting of members from the Bharat Scouts and Guides was led by [[Joyce Dunsheath]] to the summit.<ref>{{cite journal |author=Dunsheth, Joyce |title=The HJ/26/13 MRIGTHUNI |year=1965 |url=https://www.himalayanclub.org/hj/26/13/mrigthuni |journal=Himalayan Journal |volume=26}}</ref> On 28 September 1976 another Indian group from [[Serampore]], [[West Bengal]], climbed Mrigthuni (22,490 feet). The team consist of Nitai Roy, Sisir Ghosh, Swapan Sikdar, Rajani Rakshit, Ranjit Rit, Yadav Singh and Sher Singh.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197652605|title = AAC Publications - Asia, India, Garhwal, Mrigthuni}}</ref> | ||
On 28 September 1976 another Indian group from [[Serampore]], [[West Bengal]] climbed Mrigthuni (22,490 feet). The team consist of Nitai Roy, Sisir Ghosh, Swapan Sikdar, Rajani Rakshit, Ranjit Rit, Yadav Singh and Sher Singh.<ref>https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12197652605</ref> | |||
In 1981 | In 1981 a Spanish expedition was led by Gonzalo Suárez reached the summit (6885 meters) on 11 September.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12198127502|title = AAC Publications - Asia, India–Garhwal, Mrigthuni}}</ref> | ||
{{wide image|File:Mrigthuni, Devtoli annd Maiktoli from Dhakuri top.jpg|575px|Mrigthuni, Devtoli and Maiktoli from Dhakuri top left to right}} | {{wide image|File:Mrigthuni, Devtoli annd Maiktoli from Dhakuri top.jpg|575px|Mrigthuni, Devtoli and Maiktoli from Dhakuri top left to right}} | ||
==Glaciers and rivers== | ==Glaciers and rivers== | ||
It is surrounded by Glaciers on | It is surrounded by Glaciers on both sides, the [[Trisul Glacier]] on the northern side and [[Dakshini Rishi Glacier]] on the eastern side. On the southern side lies [[Sundardunga Glacier]]. Trisul nala and [[Rishi Ganga]] met with the River [[Dhauliganga River|Dhauli Ganga]] near Lata village and Dhauli Ganga met with [[Alaknanda river]] at [[Vishnu Prayag]]. Alaknanda river is one of the main tributaries of [[Ganga]]. | ||
==Neighboring peaks== | ==Neighboring peaks== | ||
Latest revision as of 22:27, 17 July 2025
| Mrigthuni | |
|---|---|
 Mrigthuni | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 6,855 m (22,490 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,060 m (3,480 ft) [2] |
| Coordinates | 30°17′24″N 79°49′47″E / 30.29000°N 79.82972°E |
| Geography | |
  Mrigthuni Location in Uttarakhand | |
| Location | Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, India |
| Parent range | Kumaon Himalayas |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | June 19, 1958 - An Indian expedition led by Gurdial Singh made the first ascent.[3] |
Mrigthuni (Script error: The function "langx" does not exist.) is a mountain of Kumaon Himalaya in Uttarakhand, India. Mrigthuni standing majestically at 6855 meter 22,490 feet. Its joint 28th highest located entirely within the Uttarakhand, India. Nanda Devi is the highest mountain in this category. It is the 394th highest peak in the world.[4] It is located at the southern rim of Nanda Devi Sanctuary. It is located just west of Devtoli 6788 meter and north west of Trisul 7120 meter. on the northeast side lies the mighty Nanda Devi 7816 meter and Devistan 6678 meter. on the southern side lies Tharkot 6099 meter.
Climbing history[edit | edit source]
On June 19, 1958, an Indian expedition led by Gurdial Singh made the first ascent of Mrigthuni 22,490 feet via the northeast face on the southern rim of the Nanda Devi basin in Garhwal.[5] Gurdial Singh, Aamir Ali, Rajendra Vikram Singh, and two Garhwali high-altitude porters reached the summit.[6] In 1964, an all women's team consisting of members from the Bharat Scouts and Guides was led by Joyce Dunsheath to the summit.[7] On 28 September 1976 another Indian group from Serampore, West Bengal, climbed Mrigthuni (22,490 feet). The team consist of Nitai Roy, Sisir Ghosh, Swapan Sikdar, Rajani Rakshit, Ranjit Rit, Yadav Singh and Sher Singh.[8]
In 1981 a Spanish expedition was led by Gonzalo Suárez reached the summit (6885 meters) on 11 September.[9]
Glaciers and rivers[edit | edit source]
It is surrounded by Glaciers on both sides, the Trisul Glacier on the northern side and Dakshini Rishi Glacier on the eastern side. On the southern side lies Sundardunga Glacier. Trisul nala and Rishi Ganga met with the River Dhauli Ganga near Lata village and Dhauli Ganga met with Alaknanda river at Vishnu Prayag. Alaknanda river is one of the main tributaries of Ganga.
Neighboring peaks[edit | edit source]
The neighboring peaks of Deoban:
- Nanda Devi: 7,816 m (25,643 ft)30°55′12″N 79°35′30″E / 30.92000°N 79.59167°E
- Trisul: 7,120 m (23,360 ft)30°18′36″N 79°46′12″E / 30.31000°N 79.77000°E
- Maiktoli: 6,803 m (22,320 ft)30°16′24″N 79°52′18″E / 30.27333°N 79.87167°E
- Devistan: 6,678 m (21,909 ft)30°20′24″N 79°52′48″E / 30.34000°N 79.88000°E
- Devtoli: 6,788 m (22,270 ft)30°17′09″N 79°51′12″E / 30.28583°N 79.85333°E
- Tharkot: 6,099 m (20,010 ft)30°13′30″N 79°49′24″E / 30.22500°N 79.82333°E
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Himalayan Index - Results of Search by Group".
- ↑ "Mrigthuni".
- ↑ "The HJ/21/9 MRIGTHUNI, 1958".
- ↑ "Highest peaks in Asia" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2021-09-12.
- ↑ "The HJ/21/9 MRIGTHUNI, 1958".
- ↑ "AAC Publications - Himalaya, India, Mrigthuni".
- ↑ Dunsheth, Joyce (1965). "The HJ/26/13 MRIGTHUNI". Himalayan Journal. 26.
- ↑ "AAC Publications - Asia, India, Garhwal, Mrigthuni".
- ↑ "AAC Publications - Asia, India–Garhwal, Mrigthuni".